Journal of Pregnancy

Anemia and Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy


Publishing date
03 Aug 2012
Status
Published
Submission deadline
03 Feb 2012

1Divisions of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland

2Department of Nutritional Sciences, The Pennsylvania State University, 219 Chandlee Lab, University Park, PA 16802, USA

3Departments of Clinical Biochemistry and Obstetrics, Næstved Hospital, DK-4700 Næstved, Denmark


Anemia and Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy

Description

Iron deficiency is still the world's most common nutritional deficiency and especially, but not only, affects women of childbearing age and pregnant women. There exist different food fortification programmes, supplementation guidelines, and therapy schemes. But still, the problem seems unsolved in most parts of the world. Even in industrialized countries, the topic of iron and pregnancy often stays unattended. Therefore, iron deficiency serves as the main reason for anemia in pregnancy and postpartum. Other disorders, such as hemoglobinopathies, also contribute to the high prevalence of anemia worldwide. The prevalence of anemia is further influenced by a variety of deficiencies (e.g., vitamin B 12, zinc, and folic acid), infectious diseases, and malnutrition. Not only anemia endangers the mothers, but also iron deficiency may play an important role in the further development of their children.

We invite authors to submit original research and review articles that will stimulate efforts to understand and fight anemia in pregnancy, postpartum, and women of childbearing age. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Iron deficiency with and without anemia in women of reproductive age and pregnancy
  • Food fortification with iron
  • Iron supplementation as a preventional measure
  • Oral and i.v. iron therapy
  • Avoidance of blood transfusions
  • Hemoglobinopathies and pregnancy
  • Nutritional deficiencies other than iron deficiency

Before submission authors should carefully read over the journal's Author Guidelines, which are located at http://www.hindawi.com/journals/jp/guidelines/. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal Manuscript Tracking System at http://mts.hindawi.com/ according to the following timetable:


Articles

  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2012
  • - Article ID 241869
  • - Editorial

Anemia and Iron Deficiency in Pregnancy

Alexander Krafft | Laura Murray-Kolb | Nils Milman
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2012
  • - Article ID 295083
  • - Review Article

Periconceptional Folate Deficiency and Implications in Neural Tube Defects

J. Safi | L. Joyeux | G. E. Chalouhi
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2012
  • - Article ID 521431
  • - Clinical Study

No Relationship between Maternal Iron Status and Postpartum Depression in Two Samples in China

Rinat Armony-Sivan | Jie Shao | ... | Betsy Lozoff
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2012
  • - Article ID 514345
  • - Review Article

Oral Iron Prophylaxis in Pregnancy: Not Too Little and Not Too Much!

Nils Milman
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2012
  • - Article ID 454601
  • - Review Article

Preventive Treatments of Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnancy: A Review of Their Effectiveness and Implications for Health System Strengthening

Kayode O. Osungbade | Adeolu O. Oladunjoye
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2012
  • - Article ID 630519
  • - Review Article

Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnancy and Postpartum: Pathophysiology and Effect of Oral versus Intravenous Iron Therapy

Alhossain A. Khalafallah | Amanda E. Dennis
  • Special Issue
  • - Volume 2012
  • - Article ID 635683
  • - Clinical Study

Uterine Healing after Therapeutic Intrauterine Administration of TachoSil (Hemostatic Fleece) in Cesarean Section with Postpartum Hemorrhage Caused by Placenta Previa

Katrine Fuglsang | Margit Dueholm | ... | Lone Kjeld Petersen
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